Royal Thai Police yesterday under the leadership of Roy Inkpairoj, Deputy Commander of the Police Force, rolled out a campaign to enforce ten key traffic safety rules during the long public holiday period from July 28 to August 2. The measures taken to protect citizens during their holiday travels aim to prevent and reduce road accidents.

 

Inkpairoj issued a radio order to police officers across the country to enforce ten key traffic safety laws aimed at alleviating the main causes of road accidents. The violations include exceeding the speed limit, disregarding traffic signals, drink driving, overtaking in tight spaces, motorcyclists not wearing helmets, and passengers not wearing seatbelts, among others.

 

Police were instructed to set up roadblocks and alcohol inspection points in areas prone to accidents or lawbreakers. The police avoided overlapping units and selected areas based on the local accident situation. They are mobilising rapid response teams to enforce laws.

 

For any vehicular accidents involving injuries or fatalities, investigating officers were instructed to check the blood alcohol level of every driver involved to ensure robust traffic safety. People found guilty of any offences will be fully prosecuted for all offences. Police are required to review lawbreakers’ criminal history which could make them subject to additional or increased punishment.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Police will focus on ten traffic safety laws over the upcoming holiday. (via KhaoSod)

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-police-enforce-ten-main-traffic-laws-during-long-public-holiday-to-ensure-citizen-safety-and-prevent-accidents

 

-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-28

 

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15 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

rolled out a campaign to enforce ten key traffic safety rules during the long public holiday period

What of the non-holiday periods?

No enfor...................

 

Never mind.

Stupid question.

Carry on.

I haven't seen anything on the roads yet that shows they are checking..Only yesterday there was a policeman at a roundabout and it was quit a mess but he only was watching and doing nothing to let the traffic go smoothly...

Must be good to be a traffic police in Thailand, they only work for a week every 3-4 months.

44 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

I haven't seen anything on the roads yet that shows they are checking..Only yesterday there was a policeman at a roundabout and it was quit a mess but he only was watching and doing nothing to let the traffic go smoothly...

Kameras Comrad !

3 minutes ago, RanongCat said:

Kameras Comrad !

They work all year, but from what I read on here, the fines in the mail just get binned ????

5 minutes ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

They work all year, but from what I read on here, the fines in the mail just get binned ????

Task at hand done .

Is it April 1st again?

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I haven't seen anything on the roads yet that shows they are checking..Only yesterday there was a policeman at a roundabout and it was quit a mess but he only was watching and doing nothing to let the traffic go smoothly...

I can't say I've seen any police in the last 2 days. 

I assumed they were working from home. I can't say I blame them, it's very dangerous out there with all the poor driving skills that go unchecked. I wonder who's responsible?

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

and passengers not wearing seatbelts, among others.

Does that mean they will overlook overcrowded loads of people sitting in the cargo area of pick-ups?

So, it's news that the police need to enforce laws because it's a long weekend?

I'll drive like a <deleted> for the rest of the year then... but not this weekend. Am I safe?

Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". 

1 hour ago, lordgrinz said:

Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". 

Yes, I totally agree with you, that's what I thought too. I don't know why it can't be like that..

7 hours ago, Davidlong said:

8 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". 

Yes, I totally agree with you, that's what I thought too. I don't know why it can't be like that..

Maybe you should go home then. ????

26 minutes ago, Venom said:

Maybe you should go home then. ????

Wow, that's a helpful comment, must have taken a while to think of it.

8 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". 

Ask someone from your country how many fatalities each year in Thailand and they won't have a clue! Road accidents don't keep tourists away!

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

For any vehicular accidents involving injuries or fatalities, investigating officers were instructed to check the blood alcohol level of every driver involved to ensure robust traffic safety. People found guilty of any offences will be fully prosecuted for all offences.

Except for drivers in Mercedes, BMW's, and other Hi-So drivers.

13 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

What of the non-holiday periods?

No enfor...................

 

Never mind.

Stupid question.

Carry on.

Carry-on as normal

Makes perfect mathematical sense. More cars on the road + more reasons to pull cars over = big opportunity to receive cash in place of an infringement ticket ——> more money to spend on Mia Noi 

1 hour ago, Venom said:

Maybe you should go home then. ????

It’s too dangerous to get to the airport

10 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". 

I don't think that is correct in application sense. 

I once sat with the Vice Mayor of Pattaya and he explain how the country is funded.

Although they get more money than other provinces being in the EEC,  they are funded by register resident doing so isn't as easy as one thinks. Just because one see all the hotels and tourist in doesn't mean Pattaya gets all the taxes. 

Then 8-10 years ago at this situation down he noted there is official like 350-400 official on payroll, that included police, fire, immigration, government doctors, nurses, teachers  one would think no way City Hall had more than that number. Immigtation for example you see a handful that wears the official uniform everyone else is on contract which are the majority.

Reason Bangkok with the largest register residents have so much more. Then the function of the police isn't what it is compare to the West the reason we wonder where is everyone.

If true the comparison not everyone is equal and doing what they are suppose to be doing.  In Pattaya Darkside I see a number of police riding around on one bike with another all they do is go around and collect their protection money,  you see them at markets directing traffic.   

 

Edited July 29, 20232 yr by thailand49

10 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". 

And if they got equivalent pay they might just work a little more... 

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

Ask someone from your country how many fatalities each year in Thailand and they won't have a clue! Road accidents don't keep tourists away!

But some of them dont go home, but the news does.

1 minute ago, kennw said:

But some of them dont go home, but the news does.

By far the majority are locals!

RTP to Public: we will enforce 10 laws over the next 6 days.

Public to RTP: We are humbled by your generosity and understand your need to take the rest of the year off to recover from such a colossal feat.

Edited July 29, 20232 yr by klauskunkel

2 hours ago, Venom said:

Maybe you should go home then. ????

Bit of venom in that comment!! Did someone steal your toys?

 

2 hours ago, Venom said:

Maybe you should go home then. ????

 

Edited July 29, 20232 yr by leither69
Correction

Traffic police at lights in car, motorbikes next to him , no crash helmets. Did sweet FA, too busy looking for a big truck to hassle. as for the market trucks overloaded completely ignored. 

14 hours ago, pattjock said:

Must be good to be a traffic police in Thailand, they only work for a week every 3-4 months.

Wrong, I thought they worked near the end of month to get their criteria  before payday?

Saw quite a few ummm inspection checkpoints along the way south the other day. But driving on Friday morning I saw nothing to help elevate the congestion caused by minor fender benders. No cops arriving at the scene to get them to move to the side of the road.. however, I saw in other places several just standing around on the side of the road. My normal 5 hour drive turned into an almost 10 hour drive.  Hmph. 

Note to the dummies at the highway patrol. You don't bust anyone for not wearing a seat belt, reckless driving or speeding, at a roadblock. You find them driving on the highway. If you guys would actually engage in patrolling the highways, things could be alot safer. There would be a deterrent. 

11 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Thailand has the same percentage of police officers per 100,000 people as the USA, yet for some reason we never see them enforcing any rules/laws, unless in one of these publicity stunts. If they were out patrolling the roads daily and enforcing the existing laws (again Thai laws/rules almost exactly the same as other countries) they could make a big difference in safety here in Thailand, which would attract way more "quality tourist". 

The BIB are not equipped or trained for traffic law enforcement and that will not be changing any time soon. Culturally, the police have little respect. Half the people don't even have driver's licenses. If a license is suspended the person will continue to drivewith only small fines. Children regularly drive and drive dangerously fast. Between the police not enforcing laws and the people not caring about the laws, you get the most dangerous place to drive in the world. 

 

Nothing is going to change. TIT.